| Situation | Italian | English |
|---|---|---|
| The Wi-Fi isn’t working | Il Wi-Fi non funziona | The Wi-Fi isn’t working |
| The shower isn’t working | La doccia non funziona | The shower isn’t working |
| The heating isn’t working | Il riscaldamento non funziona | The heating isn’t working |
| The key is broken | La chiave è rotta | The key is broken |
| The window is broken | La finestra è rotta | The window is broken |
| The lock is broken | Il lucchetto è rotto | The lock is broken |
In Italian, adjectives agree with the noun they describe. Rotto goes with masculine nouns, rotta with feminine ones. You don’t need to memorise rules — just notice the pattern.
Add C’è un problema con… (there’s a problem with…) at the start and you sound completely natural.